Topic: software-defined vehicles
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Update Your Car at Home: New Linux Platform Arrives by 2027
By 2027, an open-source platform called SoDeV will enable over-the-air software updates for a wide range of vehicles, driven by technological innovation and new European regulations. The platform uses virtualization and containerization to decouple software from hardware, allowing uniform updates...
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GM's Escalade IQ to Offer Hands-Free Driving by 2028
Despite a $1.6 billion loss in its EV rollout, General Motors is emphasizing advanced technology like autonomous driving and AI to define its future and compete globally. GM plans to introduce a Level 3 hands-free highway driving system for the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028, expanding on its exist...
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The Frustrating Truth Behind Car Software Updates
Tesla leads the automotive industry in over-the-air (OTA) updates, delivering frequent and transformative software improvements that enhance vehicle performance and functionality long after purchase. Traditional automakers lag significantly in OTA capabilities, typically offering only minor annua...
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BMW iX3: The New Class of Electric SUVs with Unmatched Range & Tech
BMW has unveiled the iX3, its first model on the Neue Klasse platform, featuring impressive range, rapid charging, and advanced software to compete in the electric vehicle market. The iX3 utilizes an 800-volt architecture for ultra-fast charging and new Gen6 batteries, offering over 400 miles of ...
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Securing Software-Defined Vehicles: Cybersecurity Essentials
The automotive industry must treat cybersecurity as a separate priority from safety, as software-defined vehicles face distinct threats like data breaches and remote hijacking. Current practices often merge cybersecurity with safety budgets and teams, creating gaps in protection despite standards...
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Digital Car Keys: The Future of Vehicle Access
Digital car keys are becoming a standard feature, requiring unprecedented collaboration between automotive and tech rivals to ensure interoperability and reliability across different brands and devices. The core challenge is creating seamless, secure wireless access across a fragmented landscape ...
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Lucid Announces Consumer-Ready Autonomous Cars
Lucid Motors is advancing its autonomous driving technology through a partnership with Nvidia, aiming to introduce a Level 4 system that operates without human input in specific areas. The collaboration leverages Nvidia's Drive AGX Thor computers and software stack to accelerate the development o...
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How the Tesla Model S Revolutionized the Auto Industry
The Tesla Model S, launched in 2012, redefined the automotive industry by making electric vehicles aspirational luxury items and establishing Tesla as a major force through its groundbreaking design and software-defined features. Its strategy of targeting the high-end market first forced establis...
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Tesla Ends Direct Car Sales Model
Tesla is strategically pivoting away from its core automotive business, discontinuing flagship models to focus on autonomous vehicles, robotics, and subscription services. Despite most revenue still coming from declining car sales, the company is betting heavily on software, with plans to shift i...
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At CES, One Robotaxi Company Left the Competition in the Dust
CES has transformed into a major auto show, highlighting that the gap in robotaxi readiness between industry leader Waymo and its competitors is substantial, with significant technological and operational hurdles remaining. Hyundai presented a broad vision for autonomous mobility beyond cars, inc...
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